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FLD 340Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 340Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,529 miles

all exhaust beginning to corrode

all prescribed areas an d chassis beginning to corrode

slight leak at steering

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 52,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2005 51,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 51,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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FLD 340Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLD 340Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLD 340Y registered?

FLD 340Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLD 340Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLD 340Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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